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Fortnightly update from the Plumbers (PPTEU). Industry news including NEXTDC Data Centres. National Conference with all secretaries from across the country coming to Melbourne with reports saying that Data Centres are being built in all states. Shortage of mechanical plumbers is the word. CBUS reported at the event. Licensing issues. Over 100 delegates turned up. Mental Health Month reminder that...

Fortnightly update from the Plumbers (PPTEU). Industry news including residential towers, housing and schools; NextGen meeting at Geelong report; remembering the Westgate Bridge disaster anniversary Oct 15th 

Fortnightly update from the Plumbers (PPTEU). Special guest  Brandon Lee "The Crow" - Footscray hospital reminisces and also a money raising exercise to support him as part of Team Australian in the ultra endurance multi day backyard marathon event coming up. The Union is supporting the effort which starts on Oct 17th and will be live streamed on YouTube. Link on the Union socials and go to his Go...

Fortnightly update from the Plumbers (PPTEU). Rusty's back hosting. Special guest, 38 years in geh industry, taking us down memory lane.

Fortnightly update from the Plumbers (PPTEU). Accident report - a fatality of a 54 year old form worker. The Death in the Industry policy was implemented across all principle contractor jobs must cease work with a report on the Amazon site tool box with attendance of around 250 workers. Contact Inco link if struggling or talk with your on-site reps. It is a reminder that Construction is a high ris...

Fortnightly update from the Plumbers (PPTEU). NexGen report. Industry news including datacentres. 

Fortnightly update from the Plumbers (PPTEU). NextGen meeting coming up in Narre Warren PICAC Training Centre on 19th August 4.30. Lots of industry news including: High Point development passed - big job; Data Centres; Royal Melbourne Hospital development has kicked off.

Fortnightly update from the Plumbers (PPTEU). The country run report. Industry reports around town.

Fortnightly update from the Plumbers (PPTEU). $10,395 raised for RADIOTHON by the Plumbers - good on you guys!!!! Those you promised and haven't paid this is your moment. News from the industry including new delegates, data centres, Tullamarine Airport, Amazon Robotics Centre, jobs in Richmond, Dandegong and plenty more.

Fortnightly update from the Plumbers (PPTEU). RADIOTHON SHOW!!!!! Make sure you pay your pledges to keep the show going and keep #3cr going for another 50 years. All invited to the Collingwood Town Hall on July 4th from 11am for the Birthday Party. Data Centre builds and other industry news. 

Fortnightly update from the Plumbers (PPTEU). Industry news including Melton Hospital with news about lack of steel fitters and apartment job with Hickory Palladian. Big meeting June 18th, 4.30pm Brunswick PICAC speaker Terry Smart. Shout outs to older members. Radiothon call out for next week to keep 3cr running for another 50 years. Hour long show 6am - 7am 25th June Phone Numbers on the day 941...

Fortnightly update from the Plumbers (PPTEU). Introducing the new organiser with the departure of Pickles - Nathan. Industry news including the massive build of new apartments in Docklands, redevelopment of Marvel Stadium, data centres and hospital upgrades. Congratulations to Brendan Maloney "the Fosse" for reaching retirement. Marking the death of Neale Daniher. Don't forget the BIG Radiothon ho...

Fortnightly update from the Plumbers (PPTEU).- Radiothon June 11th- Pickles is leaving! New Organiser to be announced.- Check your Super warning- A few new refurb projects on the way- Datacentres- BIG meeting 4 days (11 hour days) on 4 days off to be discussed. - Lendlease 'social housing job' Carltonfirst of 44 that are coming. - Jam Factory job

Fortnightly update from the Plumbers (PPTEU).- Sprinkler fitter agreements on the way - fielding ideas for next eba so speak to your reps and organisers- slow-down because of increasing prices because of the US war- Kane's Melb Uni job report- Watpac data centre report- Royal Melbourne Hospital ICON project,- Nextgen report Paladin Hickey job at Queens Parade,- Jam Factory second stage started in...

Fortnightly update from the Plumbers (PPTEU). Austin Hospital blue on-going and  pre-fab shop negotiations news. Igloo student accommodation build in Williams St, City report.  Karingal Hospital report. Labor Party reshuffle mention. A follow up about boxing matches that are coming up check the socials. Nextgen coming up on 24th April at Trades Hall in Geelong. 

Fortnightly update from the Plumbers (PTTEU). Easter Break 10 days won by your Union. Industry news including Royal Melbourne Hospital, Moonee Valley, Social Housing, Data Centre in Craigieburn, Warringal Hospital, off-site bargaining report. General meeting need members to turn up next time as they lead into next eba negotiations. Sprinkler Fitting Pre-Fab Yard Agreement in negotiations. Support...

Fortnightly update from the Plumbers (PPTEU). Industry news, new delegates, take care leading up to Easter. The Cummo Cup is on this week end.

Fortnightly update from the Plumbers (PPTEU). While Rusty and Wozza are away in Wodonga the boys are joined by boxing future superstars Dom and Kye. The Union proudly supports them in their boxing careers. Plenty of industry news with the employment landscape looking promising. 

Fortnightly update from the Plumbers Union (PTTEU). A general look at work landscape at the moment. Lots of work going so call in if looking. Outreach trips to Wodonga and East Gippsland upcoming. Austin Hospital update. NextGen meeting was a full-house. 

First Fire Up Plumbers (PPTEU) edition for 2026 - alternating fortnightly with MUA comrades 6.30am Thursday mornings on 3CR.Big'n'small jobs for members on the rise, with the who-what-what-when-where of key jobs - hospitals, data centres, and more. Outlook for the year and industry. Upcoming events: Next Gen meeting (Tue 17 Feb): PICAC Brunswick 4.30pmProtected Action (Mon 9 Feb): Austin Hospital...

Fortnightly update from the Plumbers (PPTEU). Last show for the year. Nasser, a life member and recently retired, joins the team to tell a few stories and join in the Christmas cheer.

Fortnightly update from the Plumbers (PTTEU). - Retired members day - National Conference report - Industry news - Incolink dividend- Picnic Day- NextGen Breakup Christmas is coming! 

Fortnightly update from the Plumbers (PPTEU). - Picnic Day is coming up, reminder about safety first as Christmas is coming. - Site news with especial thanks to the members who shouted out for Union support. - Incolink information. - Art Centre job.- Women's Field Officer Jackie Sims-Coutts will be going to sites to support female workers.- The passing of giant of the Plumbing world Scott Dowsett....

Fortnightly update from the Plumbers (PPTEU). Industry news including safety on sites during the gale winds last week and a recent trench collapse in the Western suburbs. Recent trip to members in the country including Ballarat, Castlemaine, and Bendigo. Report on GLM2 project in Prahan. Leading into a five day break leading up to the Melbourne Cup. 

Events and dates for your calendars - NextGen Melbourne pub event on the 5th December and reportbacks from Rusty on Gext Gen Geelong event, and from Pickles on the protect mental health event, plus some new mental health resources for reps & members. Job and Industry updates for Plumbing and Pipe trades, and more.